MARY FRANCIS by Mary Francis

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jul 14, 1868

MARY FRANCIS

By Mary Francis

From St. Francis.

BRO. SMITH: I have been many times cheered with the letters through the REVIEW, from the dear brethren and sisters, but this is the first time I have ever attempted to write. I have always felt myself too unworthy to attempt to speak in such a good and glorious cause, but I see and feel that there is no time for standing still. When I consider my past time, I feel solemn to think how cold-hearted I have lived in the sight of my Heavenly Father, and before my friends and neighbours. I feel like asking forgiveness for my unfaithfulness. I want to live in more humble obedience to the Lord than I ever have done.

I am thankful for the health reform, and I feel that only by self-denial can I live it out. I want to overcome my sinful nature and try to be ready for the coming of our Lord and master when he appears in the clouds of heaven. I want to be with his chosen ones. Pray for me, that I may be an overcomer.

Yours, in hope.

MARY FRANCIS

Licking Co., Ohio.